Hiring: Senior Strategist, Insights and Intelligence Company: Rational 360 Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 18:06:32 Target Skills & Keywords : Move About the job Required Skills: •Research and Analytics •Lead media intelligence and social listening workstreams, designing Boolean queries, building dashboards, and synthesizing narrative and sentiment trends into actionable intelligence for clients •Design and execute primary research projects including surveys, focus groups, and in-depth interviews •Translate data across sources (social, survey, qualitative, secondary) into integrated insights that inform communications and public affairs strategy •Identify key findings and strategic opportunities proactively, flagging trends, risks, and shifts in the media and digital landscape relevant to client business •AI and Emerging Methodologies •Build and iterate on AI simulation frameworks that model public opinion, stakeholder behavior, or message dynamics for client strategy •Rapidly prototype new methodologies and research tools, evaluating their fit for client work •Stay current on AI applications in research, communications intelligence, and public affairs and translate that awareness into practical capabilities for the team •Client and Team Contribution •Serve as a credible day-to-day research lead on client accounts, synthesizing findings and beginning to develop and defend strategic recommendations •Develop presentations and data visualizations that communicate complex findings clearly to non-technical audiences •Manage project timelines and vendor relationships to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery •Begin to coach and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and providing feedback proactively •Contribute to internal initiatives including methodology development, training, and new business proposals Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!